Every week, Pocket Gamer sister site Android Quality Index (Android Qi) highlights the newest games to make a critical splash in the cool, seductive waters of the Google Play pool.

Grabbing scores and opinions from all corners of the web, including from Gamezebo, Know Your Mobile, and AndroidTapp, Qi answers all your Android-related questions before you've even asked them.

Today, we're going to focus on two new contenders vying to be crowned king of your Android device. Both are worthy, but do they have what it takes to win your head, your heart, and your wallet?

Defend yourself

Marching into the Android Qi Top 10 this week is medieval strategy title Empire Defense II.

This fantasy-themed tower defense sequel improves on its predecessor in almost every way, boasting better visuals, a narrative-driven single-player campaign, and more enemy types than you can shake a sword at.

Assume the role of Leo as you plot your course across the map, defeating wave after wave of vicious aggressors with the powerful Blades of Chi.

The guys over at AndroidTapp approved of Empire Defense II's strategic prowess, saying that its "gameplay is frenetically enjoyable and intuative."Today's special

Cooking up a storm further down the chart, meanwhile, is food-oriented time-management title Cafeteria Nipponica.

Opting for a slightly less glamorous setting with its latest mobile time-guzzler, Kairosoft (of Pocket League Story and Game Dev Story fame) tasks you with creating a thriving chain of restaurants on this occasion.

You'll have to train up your staff, kit out your diner, and invent delicious new dishes if you're going to turn your humble cafe into a respected virtual brand.